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1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson

Lakefront cottage with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool - 1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson (Charlottesville)
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Consider a stay at 1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy boating at this cottage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson

Auburn Hill MADISON cottage Circa 1802 offer a peaceful private setting on a historic horse farm once owned by Thomas Jefferson and part of the original Monticello estate, a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. with close proximity to wineries (10 minutes), town (12 minutes), Monticello (next door neighbor), Rivanna River(borders the property) Carter mountain (8 minutes), Clifton Inn ( 2 minutes) and many other activities. The cottage dates back to 1805, the property was once part of Monticelo and owned by Thomas Jefferson. It has been completely updated and modernized, combining the best of both worlds. There is a private lake (catch and release fishing), along with a 14 foot dingy for those qualified to operate it!

A "Jimmy Buffet Key West" 20 x 40 heated salt water pool complex with a PRIVATE HIIGH END JACUZZI FOR EACH COTTAGE a large grill with side burner, two large bars, pavilion, indoor/outdoor showers, bathroom/changing room, multiple outdoor games, two fire pit, two double hammocks and mountain/pasture views with complete privacy to enjoy the area. Most times it will be only you at the pool area. It is a working farm so there will be help around the farm to keep it well groomed for visitors.

Magical setting for watching wildlife like the bald eagles soaring down the river, multiple deer grazing in the fields, geese and ducks floating on the lake, or Great Blue Heron trying to catch lunch. Once on the farm you do not see any close neighbors (cottage is near main house, but situated to maximize privacy), unless you count looking up at the distant hillside to Monticello(see photo). The whistle or light rumbling of the distant train across the river can be heard on occasion. You can walk down to the rivers edge and sit on a large bolder watching the occasion kayakers floating down the river(or bring your own). James Monroe's home is only 10 minutes away, along with 14 wineries and 15 beer or cider breweries within 10 miles of the farm.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Charlottesville, VA

What's nearby

  • Jefferson Vineyards - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Monticello - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Downtown Mall - 11 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • University of Virginia - 14 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Carter Mountain Orchard - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 20 min drive
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tip Top Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maple Pine Breakfast & Thai Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson located?

Located in the heart of Charlottesville, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Arcady Vineyard and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Jefferson Vineyards. David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Smith Education Center and James Monroe's Highland are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect place to get away to be surrounded by nature and to be lazy by the pool!I had the greatest time, with lots of peace, quiet, and privacy!I'm coming back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful farm property. Peaceful 1802 stone cottage. Enjoyed the beautiful pool.
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
big beautiful property! Lots of privacy! quiet and peaceful! Coming back as soon as I can!Thank you, Steve and stuff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool getaway

Beautiful property! Quaint accommodations and awesome shared amenities. Met and became fast friends with a couple staying in the other cottage. Very cool getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, Cozy Spot

Historic property just minutes from Monticello (sightseeing) and the Clifton Inn (dinner). While a bit small, it is a very cozy and appealing place. And very quiet. Having your own hot tub and hammock, and practically your own salt pool, is very special.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic weekend away

This is truly an exceptional property near Monticello, Monroe's Highland, and Jefferson Vineyards. The Madison upstairs cottage was cozy and clean. It is small as advertised but has all the amenities you need! The outside pool, bathhouse, hot tubs, and cabana are very nice. However, we gave 4 stars because the outside pool area needs some upgrades just due to basic wear and tear (like all of the wicker bar stools being broken and the pool floats having mildew). Overall though we highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great weekend getaway!

This was the perfect little spot for a quick weekend getaway. Super cozy and the most perfect, breezy beautiful farm!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Owner was exceptionally nice, very accommodating to our needs, and very informative as to restaurants and things to do. We'd visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Mountain Getaway

My husband and I came here for a quick getaway and had an amazing time! The grounds are absolutely beautiful, and the owner and property manager were both friendly and helpful. The pool area is especially amazing, we really appreciated all of the details!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dayna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Place

We stayed in the Jefferson cottage for three nights. It was overall a great experience! We loved the pool area and exploring the property. It was such a great experience! The owner, Steven was very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway Stay

My husband and I came up for a few days to just get away and we didnt know what to expect. Steve surpassed all of our expectations and we left feeling refreshed from our trip and made a new friend along the way! The hospitality was excellent and we loved being greeted by the farm mascot, Casey! We will be back. The farm has the most beautiful views, the hot tubs are a wonderful added bonus as well as all the amenities provided. Thank you again Steve for being such a wonderful host!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect cottage for our Charlottesville stay! Central to where we visited. Pool was refreshing at the end of the day. Steve and Casey were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

mike t.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

madison cottage

Nice place but small. We were expecting a cottage not the attic. So not much space to lounge in.Luckily the weather was great so we spent most of our downtime out by the pool which is a gorgeous place to hang out!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a lovely property. Quiet and rustic yet close to Monticello and Charlottesville. Easy to find. Everything was just as pictured and Steve and Casey were perfect hosts. The pool was refreshing after a hot day at Monticello and our own private hot tub overlooking the meadow was very relaxing. The suite was cool and VERY clean... a high priority for me. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation

We had an amazing visit. The host was friendly & welcoming. We were truly able to recharge. We swam, grilled, relaxed in the hot tub, went fishing, hiked & explored the local area. The views on this property were absolutely stunning. The sunsets were breathtaking. Monticello, downtown Charlottesville, winery’s, brewery’s & restaurants were all a short distance. If you like a fancy grocery store, Wegmans is 20 minutes away. This beautiful farm made it easy to relax. We cannot thank our hosts enough for their excellent hospitality, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

S W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent location/vacation EXCEPT . . . . .

The view/location was amazing, beautiful mountain view, pristine pool area and functional rooms. However, my wife has significant allergies (which is why we always book at places that don’t permit pets/animals). When we arrived, we immediately noticed the odor of mold. Though the remainder of the house was clean and tidy, we discovered that both of the a/c units had mold that were putting mold spores into the air and my wife immediately began having trouble breathing. Though it was late (after 2100) we notified the owner of the issues but he did not respond to our text until the next morning. By then I had already gone out to purchase cleaning supplies and my wife had already cleaned the a/c units. She was able to breath the remainder of our stay. The folks in the room below complained to us that their a/c also had mold. Not sure if they told the owner or not. We were given a $5.00 bottle of wine for our troubles. I would expect better treatment, especially since my wife cleaned their units for them, which took her over 2 hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Annie F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice area

This property has the potential to be absolutely beautiful. We stayed in the Madison which is the bungalow above the Jefferson. We knew the ceilings would be sloped but decided that since we're both average height it would probably be ok. I'm 5'7" my husband is 5'11", the ceilings were really too slanted for us, we kept bumping our heads all weekend. But as I said, we did know this and chose to stay anyway. The property itself was a little odd and we couldn't figure out what was going on there. There were a lot of dead plants in the landscaping and weeds growing up. The main house looks like it may not be currently occupied. Although the owner said he was just gone for the weekend, the porches had leaves and debris all over them making us think no one has been there in a while. There are a number of additional buildings which look to be used as storage. There were a number of cars on the property scattered about. This all gave it a very different feel from what was in the advertised photos. Additionally, when we got into bed the first night our sheets smelled very bad! They smelled like someone had forgotten them in the washer after the cleaning cycle was done. It was too late for us to call anyone for a new set so we just let them air out and removed the pillow that was the worst. This property is very close to historic homes, hiking and downtown Charlottesville which has some great restaurants. Overall we enjoyed our trip but probably wouldn't choose this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a nice property if you want to get away for a few days to enjoy peace and quiet. In my case, I needed some time to be alone because I'm mourning the passing of my beloved husband, and I could do just that at the farm!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy Gayle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamy Anniversary Stay

The property is Gorgeous with green rolling hills, a pond with geese and baby geese on the way, deer, beaver and lots of other wildlife! Everything was so close to Charlottesville…Carter’s Mountain, Restaurants, Wineries and a Wonderful treasure down the road at Simeon’s! We loved having picnics on the grounds watching the sunset! Steve was A Great host! Would highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Historic property stay

We look for unique properties to stay. I gave a 5 star review based upon the fact that this cottage was once owned by and once on Thomas Jefferson's land. Also because of the location on nice large farm property and the amenities. We did not use the pool or hot tub but they looked nice. The check-in did not go smoothly because we never received check-in info from VRBO. I had to send an email to the owner to get access but he responded back promptly. The rental is a 1 1/2 story brick building. The exterior is brick and is well maintained for its age. There is a lower rental called "The Madison". We stayed in the upstairs rental called "The Jefferson". It was made into a rental but should be clearly stated in the description about very restricted ceiling height. Perhaps the downstairs rental would have been better for us. It was difficult to walk through the unit because at 6' height I had to walk through the center to not hit my head on the sloped ceiling (although I did bump it many times during our 2 day stay - as did my 5' tall wife a couple times). About half way through the unit I had to duck my head to navigate around the bathroom which juts out into the main walkway. The bathroom is very small. The unit was well stocked with what most people would want. There is no cable TV so you we had to watch our local TV programing on my laptop through our Hulu subscription. Monticello and Monroe's home are both nearby and good places to visit. There are a lot of wineries close by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend

This is a great place to stay. Close to town but out on a large very private farm. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot! Highly Recommend! Close town!

We absolutely loved our stay here! Absolutely beautiful property inside and out, perfect cozy spot, caught the snow which was beautiful! Only 15 minutes from town. We will definitely be back, and we loved the Alley Light suggestion from the owner which was incredible! All around it was a perfect stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic 1802 Farm Property

Excellent location for our visit to Monticello and Charlottesville. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and the foothills scenery - plus wildlife - was beautiful. The weather was a bit cool for the hot tub but the farm and pastures were exactly the respite for which we were planning. Our host, Steve, called to check in and offer recommendations. Great visit to Monticello, Jefferson Vineyards, the Highlands, Boars Head and Charlottesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightfully secluded getaway spot!!!

My lifelong friend and I came for a girls weekend in October and this property did not disappoint!! It is an absolutely beautiful place; peaceful and quiet. There were two other groups of guests staying in the other two rentals, but they were all awesome. My only regret is that we weren't able to stay longer. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle and just unwind for a bit. The fall foliage was absolutely stunning, there were deer roaming everywhere, and the American flag was proudly displayed in multiple spots. We loved this place so much that we plan to return next year!! 10 out of 10, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024